| Local Attractions and Information |
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| In the general area |
The nearest local supermarket is only a 10 minutes
walk away or 5 minutes by car. The larger hypermarkets
are in Cartaya (the nearest town) or in Huelva.
Locally, there is a fresh bread shop, ice cream
parlour, pizzeria, a bar and restaurant which is
only 10 minutes walk away along the beach front.
Across the main beach road there is a restaurant
and bar with a children’s play area in the
front ground to keep the kids happy.
There is a paved walkway all the way leading into
El Portil with plenty of seating along the way.
On the road to Cartaya there is a karting Track
which is opened all year round and an aqua park, open
in the high season.
Cartaya has a paved shopping mall area with several
banks and a great selection of Tapas bars.
El Rompido is only a mile from El Portil along the
coast road or a good stroll along the beach front
which is backed by sand dunes, pinewoods and a unique
juniper grove. Horse riding is available there either
per hour or per day.
There is a new complex, adorned with thatched roofs,
containing designer boutiques and excellent bars
and coffee shops where in the evening you can witness
the famous ‘Coast of Light’ sunset.
In the many restaurants along the beach front you
can also sample a fine selection of fresh seafood.
The area is also very popular with the spanish people
of Huelva, Seville and Madrid, which is always a
good sign that the food is excellent! |
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| Great Golfing |
The complex is located on the edge of Nuevo Portil
Golf Course (5,841 metres, Par 71). (www.nuevoportilgolf.es)
The clubhouse has a fantastic range of services
including fine food and drink, a friendly atmosphere
and of course great golf on one of the most picturesque
courses on Spains southern coast.
El Rompido Golf Club (6,148 metres, Par 72) is only
a 5 minute drive away. (www.golfdelaluz.com/elrompidogolf.htm)
The Islantilla 27 hole championship Golf Course
in only 15 minutes drive from the complex and there
are also many other quality courses in the nearby
area. (www.islantillagolf.co.uk/Islantilla_golf_course.htm)
You can find out more about golf in the area at
www.golfdelaluz.com |
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| The Costa De La Luz “Coast of light” |
The Costa De La Luz is an uncrowded area of Andalucia
that offers a true insight into the “real
Spain”.
Nuevo Portil enjoys excellent weather all year round
with temperatures passing 300 degrees centigrade in the summer and
yet still reaching 13 degrees centigrade during the winter. With
over 300 days of sunshine each year the area is
ideal for the perfect holiday.
The nearby area has many attractions including:
the beautiful city of Seville and the Coto de Donana
National Park. The park covers a vast area of 193
square miles and, in 1994, was first included in
the list of World Heritage sites. Further inland,
the Sierra de Aracena was declared a natural park
in 1989 and is ideal for trekking along the many
marked trails. |
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| Huelva |
Huelva, situated only 18 kilomentres form the
complex, has a wide variety of shopping including
the department store: El Corte Ingles. The city
retains its traditional maritme air.
On the outskirts, at La Rabida, you can visit the
‘Calendaro Azteca’, the monument to
Columbus which was donated by the USA in 1982. The
monastery of La Rabida is where Columbus’s
ideas were talked through, voyages planned and final
details worked out. The building is open all year
round to visitors.
The most visited attraction in Huelva is Muelle
de las Carablelas, a wharf where you can see replicas
of the Pinta Nina and and the Santa Maria which
Columbus sailed when he discovered America.
One of the most bizarre features of Huelva is a
whole quarter designed by English Architects, called
the Barrio Reina Victoria. It was constructed by
the Rio Tinto Mining Company in the early 20th Century
to house British workers. |
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| Useful Links |
www.valuecarrentals.com
Fantastic car hire prices with unique 100% satisfaction
guarantee.
www.golfdelaluz.com/greenfeesonly.htm
Pre-bookable tee times and discounted golf green
fees available at Nuevo Portil Golf Course and many
more from the Costa de la Luz and the Eastern Algarve.
www.luzpages.com
Looking for a restaurant, business or tradesperson
in Huleva, (Western) Costa de la Luz? Try the local
English Directory for the area. |
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